How to Make Pizza Sauce and Dough - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love a good homemade pizza? The combination of savory toppings, gooey cheese, and a crispy crust is simply irresistible. But the key to a truly outstanding pizza lies in the sauce and the dough. With the right combination of ingredients and the perfect techniques, you can make a pizza that rivals your favorite pizzeria.

Creating a delicious pizza sauce is an art form. The perfect sauce should be flavorful, well-seasoned, and have just the right balance of sweetness and acidity...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons Italian-style seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 ¼ cups flat beer
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ⅓ cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 (28 ounce) can roma tomatoes, with juice
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 (14 inch) pizzas

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • In a food processor, combine flour, Italian seasoning and salt. Pulse until mixed. Add yeast mixture, flat beer and oil. Pulse until a ball is formed. Scrape dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead for several minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Allow dough to rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Divide dough in half, and shape into balls. Place dough balls in separate bowls, and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rise at room temperature for about 1 hour, then store in the refrigerate overnight.
  • To make the sauce: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions until tender. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Crush tomatoes into saucepan. Add tomato paste, basil, parsley and oregano. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    84 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 519mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 442mg